Definitions
- Describing the measurement or orientation of an object from one side to the other. - Referring to the direction of movement or placement across the width of something. - Talking about the position or arrangement of something in relation to its width.
- Describing the measurement or orientation of an object from one end to the other. - Referring to the direction of movement or placement across the length of something. - Talking about the position or arrangement of something in relation to its length.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the orientation or direction of an object.
- 2Both words can be used to describe movement or placement across something.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Orientation: Widthwise refers to the measurement or orientation from side to side, while crosswise refers to the measurement or orientation from end to end.
- 2Direction: Widthwise describes movement or placement across the width of something, while crosswise describes movement or placement across the length of something.
- 3Usage: Widthwise is more commonly used in technical or specific contexts, while crosswise is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Widthwise can imply a more precise or technical approach, while crosswise can imply a more casual or general approach.
Remember this!
Widthwise and crosswise are both adverbs that describe the orientation or direction of an object. However, widthwise refers to the measurement or orientation from side to side, while crosswise refers to the measurement or orientation from end to end. Additionally, widthwise is more commonly used in technical or specific contexts, while crosswise is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
